最高法：去年全国法院审结商事仲裁司法审查案件1.8万余件

Core Viewpoint - The Supreme People's Court released the "Commercial Arbitration Judicial Review Annual Report (2024)", highlighting the importance of arbitration in resolving commercial disputes and promoting international economic cooperation, while emphasizing the need for judicial support and supervision for the healthy development of arbitration [1]. Group 1: Judicial Review of Arbitration Cases - In 2024, national courts adjudicated 18,566 commercial arbitration judicial review cases, including 5,475 cases for confirming the validity of arbitration agreements and 11,016 cases for revoking arbitration awards [1]. - The revocation rate for arbitration awards was only 2.22%, with 245 cases being revoked or partially revoked, indicating a "pro-arbitration" judicial environment [1]. - The court supported 26,770 out of 27,069 cases related to arbitration preservation, achieving a high preservation rate of 98.90% [1]. Group 2: Cross-Strait and International Cooperation - National courts adjudicated 62 cases related to the recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, with 53 cases being recognized and enforced, demonstrating support for cross-border commercial dispute resolution [2]. - In 2024, 42 cases concerning the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration awards were reviewed, with no cases rejected, reflecting a commitment to multilateralism and adherence to the New York Convention [2][3]. Group 3: Principles of Judicial Review - The report outlines principles for judicial review, including a pro-arbitration interpretation of arbitration agreement validity, encouraging parties to resolve disputes through arbitration [2]. - Courts strictly apply grounds for revocation and non-enforcement of arbitration awards, respecting the finality of arbitration decisions while ensuring fair procedures [3]. - The principle of good faith in treaty performance is emphasized, with courts favoring the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration awards to create a supportive judicial environment for international commercial arbitration [3].